Full-Time Truck Driver, Heavy Truck in Winnipeg
Job Description
Languages
English
Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
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Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
Driver’s License (Class 1 or A); Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
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Documentation Knowledge
Accident or incident reports; Trip reports; Maintenance and repair reports; Dangerous goods occurrence reports; Driver logbook
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Experience
3 years to less than 5 years
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Communication Systems Experience
Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment; Trip recorder (on-board computer); Citizens band (CB) radio
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Additional Skills
Professionalism in customer service
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Weight Handling
More than 45 kg (100 lbs)
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Specific Skills
Perform preventive maintenance; Perform emergency roadside repairs; Perform brake adjustments; Load and unload goods; Receive and relay information to central dispatch; Operate and drive straight or articulated trucks to transport goods and materials; Tarping and ensuring safety and security of cargo; Drive as part of a two-person team or convoy; Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption; Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
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Security and Safety
Bondable; Criminal record check
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Transportation/Travel Information
Willing to travel cross-border; Willing to travel for extended periods; Willing to travel overnight; Valid driver’s licence
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Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Attention to detail; Large workload; Overtime required
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Work Location Information
Various locations
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Type of Trucking and Equipment
Flatbed; Logging, highway
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Transportation/Travel Experience
Regional; National; Provincial/territorial; Short-haul; Long-haul
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Personal Suitability
Flexibility; Team player; Reliability; Organized
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